1 air traffic control specialist terminal Job in cheyenne, wy
US Air National Guard Units is Hiring an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) Near Cheyenne, WY
Duties
This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG), 153d Airlift Wing, 153d Operations Group, 243d Air Traffic Control (ATC) Squadron. The primary purpose of this position is: to provide tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR), or Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Provides terminal ATC services to aircraft operating from primary and/or secondary airports within delegated airspace. Manages and directs controller actions and functions in Tower and Radar facilities as the primary watch supervisor and/or senior controller.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES
U.S. Citizenship Required.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Veterans' Preference may apply (if applicable) to this advertisement.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to available funding and approval.
PCS is not authorized in lieu of Incentives.
Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.
Facility-rated in radar and tower in all assigned positions and maintain proficiency. Must possess and submit valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower (CTO) Certificate(s).
Submit DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty (e.g., Civilian Class II Certification) or equivalent.
Submit ATC/Weather Certification and Rating Record (e.g., AF Form 3622 or equivalent); or FAA License of current ATC Certifications.
Meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the USAF or ANG for Air Traffic Control duty.
Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. May be assigned additional ATC related duties.
Ability to make rapid and precise judgments in real-time work situations, be able to remain calm under conditions that are stressful, and to coordinate at times many different processes at once, while adjusting rapidly to changes in the traffic pattern and tempo of work activities.
Meet and maintain on a continuing basis, the physical and mental qualification standards established by the FAA, USAF, and NGB for Air Traffic Control duty.
Subject to the special retirement provisions for Air Traffic Controllers under CSRS and FERS, 5 USC 3382, Involuntary Separation for Retirement; 5 USC 8335(a) and 8425(a), Mandatory Separation; 5 USC 8336(e) and 8412(e), Immediate Retirement; and 5 USC 8339(e) and 8415(d), Computation of Annuity.
Meets definition for premium pay stated in 5 USC 5546a(a)1. Meets US OPM definition for Special Rate Table Number 0811 (radar approach control duties); or, Special Rate Table Number 0812 (non-radar approach control duties).
Qualifications
Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 7 (if eligible).
Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air/Army National Guard (NG) T5 and T32 Dual Status Technicians (DST) employed within 243 ATCS.
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite WYNG Title 5 and T32 DST employed with the Wyoming Air/Army National Guard.
Area 3: All Current Federal employees within the Competitive and Excepted Service, and Competitive Service Reinstatement Eligible employees. Former NG T32 Dual Status employees receiving an Honorable or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions are eligible for reinstatement provided they have been separated for at least one year before applying for reinstatement and received a rating of record of their most recent permanent position of a least fully successful (or equivalent).
Area 4: All currently assigned Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), and M-Day/Drill Status Guard (DSG) members of the Wyoming Air/Army NG. Currently serving and former NG Drill Status and M-Day soldiers and airmen are provided preference eligibility to compete for NG T5 positions.
* Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.
* Area 7: U.S. Citizens
Upon acceptance to this position, if selected candidate is a competitive employee, they will convert to Excepted Service and be required to sign a memorandum IAW 5 CFR 302.102. Acceptance of the proposed appointment will take the employee out of the competitive service while s/he occupies the position.
TITLE 5 POSITION INFORMATION:
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Varying shifts between 0530-2215L Mountain Daylight Time.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Position #:
Selecting Official: Mr. Michael Lang.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience in a military or civilian air traffic facility that demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the level of work of the specialization for which application is made. This experience must have provided a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate air traffic control laws, rules, and regulations.
Issuing control instructions and advice to pilots in the vicinity of airports to assure proper separation of aircraft and to expedite their safe and efficient movement.
OTHER EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must become Watch Supervisor/Senior Controller certified within 12 months of official start date.
Applicants with current or prior United States Air Force Air Traffic Control experience will receive preferential consideration over all other applicants.
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE:
Under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age for original entry into an identified ATC position is 36. An individual not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 36 will not be appointed or assigned to an ATC position.
Exceptions to the Maximum Entry Age: The agency may submit an age waiver IAW DoDI 1400.25, Vol. 331, Civilian Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), if necessary. http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol331.pdf
CERTIFICATE AND RATING REQUIREMENTS:
Air traffic control specialists in all specializations must possess or obtain, within uniformly applicable time limits, the facility ratings required for full performance at the facility where the position is located.
Must possess a valid Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate. These certificates require demonstrating knowledge of basic meteorology, basic air navigation, standard air traffic control and communications procedures, the types and uses of air navigation aids, and regulations governing air traffic.
Radar/Tower certifications must appear on ATC/CTO credentials to be eligible.
Facility ratings require demonstration of a knowledge of the kind and location of radio aids to air navigation, the terrain, the landmarks, the communications systems and circuits, and the procedures peculiar to the area covered by the facility.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Air traffic control specialist applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of these positions without risk to themselves or others. The provision of sufficient information about physical capacity for employment requires that before appointment applicants undergo appropriate pre-employment physical/medical evaluations.
A history, review of all available records, and clinical and laboratory examination will be utilized to determine the presence or absence of substance dependency, including alcohol, narcotic, and non-narcotic drugs. Wherever clinically indicated, the applicant must demonstrate an absence of these on any clinical or psychological tests required as part of the medical evaluation.
INITIAL EMPLOYMENT:
If selected for position and prior to appointment, applicants for initial employment to air traffic control specialist positions must meet specific medical requirements IAW https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/air-traffic-control-series-2152/
TIME-IN-GRADE: Applicants who are current non-temporary Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
NOTE: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal Competitive Service employees applying for reinstatement.
If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade you currently hold provide an SF-50 showing the next lower grade was held for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate the next lower grade was held for at least one year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Functioning as a primary watch supervisor/ senior controller/& controller independently performing tower, radar, and non-radar air traffic control duties under general supervision.
Issuing control instructions to aircraft operating under visual or instrument flight rules or combinations of both.
Issuing instructions to aircraft operating under visual flight rules (VFR), the controller considers such factors as position, speed, and direction of aircraft movement; and performance characteristics of the aircraft being controlled.
Combining information from the pilots and other air traffic facilities and determining the time and sequence of aircraft movement to maintain separation between arriving and departing aircraft and issuing instructions to pilots to change altitude or course, to proceed from one radio fix to another or to land.
Knowledge of the functions and interference characteristics of radar systems and knowledge of and ability to apply reduced aircraft separation standards.
Detailed knowledge of the functions and routines necessary to input or obtain control information, adjust and detect malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance and updating of various computerized systems is required.
Education
High school or general equivalent degree is mandatory. An undergraduate academic specialization in a technical discipline with courses in administration and management is desirable. Must be a graduate of a formal DoD/Department of Transportation (DOT) Basic Air Traffic Control course.
A GS-11 and higher Air Traffic Control Specialist is a graduate of a formal DoD/DOT basic air traffic control course and will obtain and maintain facility-ratings in dual ATC facilities (Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) and Control Tower). This level includes a variety of assignments and work situations in the terminals. A GS-11 is typically the first full performance level of control work in radar approach control terminals.
Additional information
The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is available at:
https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WYMD-335-MPP-15-April-2023.pdf
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
*** IF CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active-duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active-duty member applies for a position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s))
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e., separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge.
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES:
Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable)
Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference.
Legible copy of DD-214, Member-4, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online.
a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more.
b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%.
c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%).
d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran.
e. TP - 5-point preference.
f. SSP - 0-point Preference
If claiming 10-point preference, submit a Standard Form (SF-15) "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf)
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this advertisement. If minimally qualified, resume and supporting documentation will be compared to responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
NUMERIC CATEGORY
Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. The quality categories are:
a. Highly-Qualified: To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation;
b. Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position;
c. Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Communications
Decision Making
Planning and Evaluating
Technical Competence
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Benefits
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume- Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
- A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
- Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
- List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
- Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable):Current or former non-temporary federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit a reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
4. Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate.- Include legible front/back copies of certificates.
6. ATC/Weather Certification and Rating Record (e.g., AF Form 3622 or equivalent); or FAA License of current ATC Certifications.
7. Cover Letter - Optional
8. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below)If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12376587
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact information
William Pacheco
Phone
(307) 772-5289
Fax
(307) 772-5168
Email
william.e.pacheco.civ@army.mil
Address
WY 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
USNext steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
1. Resume
- Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
- A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
- Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
- List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
- Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
3. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable):Current or former non-temporary federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit a reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
4. Air Traffic Control Specialist Certificate and/or Control Tower Operator Certificate.
- Include legible front/back copies of certificates.
6. ATC/Weather Certification and Rating Record (e.g., AF Form 3622 or equivalent); or FAA License of current ATC Certifications.
7. Cover Letter - Optional
8. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Refer to applicable Areas of Consideration below for hiring consideration.
Job Summary
Full Time
$61k-78k (estimate)
04/21/2023
07/06/2024
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